Baldor POW'R LITE PL6000K, Installation & Operating Manual

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Product Safety Information 1-3 MN2488
Operation Warning Statements Continued
WARNING: The mast assembly must remain in the stowed position until the outriggers are properly set to
stabilize the trailer . Erecting the mast without setting the outriggers can cause the light
tower set to tip over when raising the mast.
WARNING: Never attempt to move the POW’R LITE when the mast is in the vertical position. All
Outrigger and trailer jacks must remain in position and the trailer level until the mast is in its’
stowed position. Failure to follow this warning may result in severe injury and property
damage if the trailer tips over.
WARNING: Never move or reposition a light tower when the mast is extended or in the vertical position.
Unless the mast is in its stowed position, it may contact overhead wires or cause the light
tower to be unbalanced or tip over.
WARNING: Gasoline and diesel fuel are flammable and can cause fire, explosions, injury or death. For
storage or refueling handle fuel with care and only in clean, approved, properly marked safety
fuel containers.
WARNING: Do not overfill the fuel tank. Only fill the tank to within 1 /
2
, of the top of the tank to allow
space for fuel expansion. Overfilling of tank may cause fuel to spill out onto engine and
cause fire or explosion.
WARNING: Clean up fuel spills by wiping completely dry before starting engine. Gasoline and diesel fuel
are flammable and can cause fire, explosions, injury or death.
WARNING: Make sure the fuel cap is completely and securely closed after refueling to prevent spillage.
Gasoline and diesel fuel are flammable and can cause fire, explosions, injury or death.
WARNING: Never operate this light tower in a manner other than as described in this manual. Operation
in any manner not described in this manual should be considered unsafe and should not be
attempted. Never start the engine unless you have first verified that the installation and
operation of the light tower are as described in this manual.
WARNING: Be sure that you are completely familiar with the safe operation of this equipment. This
equipment may be connected to other machines that have rotating parts or parts that are
controlled by this equipment. Improper use can cause serious or fatal injury.
WARNING: Exhaust fumes/gases are extremely dangerous and can cause severe illness or death. Never
breathe exhaust fumes produced by a running engine. Only run the engine outdoors where
ventilation is plentiful. Exhaust gases contain carbon monoxide, a colorless, odorless and
extremely dangerous gas that can cause unconsciousness or death. Symptoms of carbon
monoxide poisoning include: dizziness, nausea, headaches, sleepiness, vomiting or
incoherence. If you or anyone else experiences these symptoms, get out into fresh air
immediately. Stop the engine and do not restart the engine until it has been inspected and if
necessary repaired or reinstalled in a well ventilated area.
WARNING: Hot exhaust gasses must never be directed toward anything that may catch fire or explode.
WARNING: This light tower must not be used on or near any forest covered, brush covered, or grass
covered land unless the engine’s exhaust system is equipped with a spark arrestor. The
spark arrestor must be maintained in effective working order by the operator.
WARNING: Never move a light tower that is running. Hazards are caused by moving a light tower that is
running.
WARNING: Always wear safety glasses with side shields and hearing protection when working near the
light tower.
WARNING: Some parts of this light tower rotate during operation. Rotating parts can present extreme
danger if clothing or body extremities are caught by the rotating part and can cause serious
or fatal injury. Never touch a part of the light tower until the engine has been stopped and all
rotating parts are completely stopped. Also, disconnect the battery terminals to prevent
accidental engine rotation during servicing.
WARNING: Be sure that you understand how to stop the engine quickly in case of an emergency situation.
Become familiar with the controls and safety systems provided with this light tower.
WARNING: Improper operation may cause violent motion of connected equipment. Be certain that
unexpected movement will not cause injury to personnel or damage to equipment.
WARNING: Never operate the light tower indoors or in a poorly ventilated area such as a tunnel or cave.
Exhaust fumes are extremely dangerous to all personnel that are in or in contact with that
area.
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